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Wayne Hector Obituary
Wayne F. Hector, 82, of Gilboa, went to be with Jesus at 11:16 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at his residence.
He was born March 28, 1941, in Leipsic, to Clyde and Gertrude (Fenstermaker) Hector. He married Bonnie Jean Bauman on June 10, 1961, and she preceded him in death March 6, 2022.
Wayne is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Ron) Kaufman and Susan (Randy) Watkins, both of Gilboa; nine grandchildren, Nicholas Wentz, Brianne Wentz-Culver, Lindsay (Quincey) Jackson, Melinda Kaufman, Ronald (Roni) Kaufman, Courtney Watkins, Jessica Watkins, Brittney (Brian MacVeigh) Watkins, and Shea (Caleb) Tijerina; 16 great-grandchildren, Cole Wentz, Alexis Wentz, Denver Wentz, Dylan Bryan, Preston (Olivia Sieferd) Laytart, Piper Culver, Emerson Swinehart, Nikeea Heston, Teneea Heston, Socoya Jackson, Peylee Johnson, Shylee Kaufman, Ronald Kaufman, Kamea Kaufman, Shane Watkins, and Chauncey Jerrell; great-great-grandchild, Everleigh McClure, and baby Laytart on the way; and six siblings, Helen Manring of Ashland, Ardath Haughn of Traverse City, Michigan, Dorthea Wilkinson of Tiffin, Patricia (Tom) Craft of Dayton, Dwight (Rogette) Hector of Elletsville, Indiana, and Laura (Bill) Drerup of Punta Gorda, Florida.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Randy Hector; great-grandson, Bradley Wentz; brother, Eugene Hector; and three brothers-in-law, Jerry Manring, Edward Haughn, and Paul Wilkinson.
Wayne was a lifelong farmer. He also worked as a deputy for Putnam County Sheriff's Office and also worked for Ohio State Highway Patrol. Wayne was a member of Gilboa United Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved camping with Bonnie, Gene, and Marsha. He was part of the Good Sam's Camping Club. Wayne rode horses, motorcycles, and even a bull one time.
Wayne's funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024, at Gilboa United Methodist Church with Pastor Ruth Carter-Crist officiating. Burial will follow at Harman Cemetery, Gilboa. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, and 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to Bradley Wentz Memorial Scholarship in care of Pandora 1st National Bank, 102 E. Main St., Pandora, Ohio, 45877, or Gilboa United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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